The Road to Clean Air Is a Toll Road
Scholar argues that legal barriers should not prevent cities from using congestion pricing to curb traffic.
The Promise and Peril of Local Election Administration
Local election officials played a critical role in facilitating free and fair elections in 2020.
Why Local Communities May Support Nuclear Energy
Proponents of nuclear energy should focus on its economic and environmental benefits to garner local support.
Would You Remember Your Court Date?
Researchers implement program to improve court appearance rates for summons in New York City.
Maintaining Local Values in the Face of Digital Platforms
Academics argue that city authorities could cooperate with tech companies to align their values.
An Open Challenge to the Navajo Nation’s Land Use Authority
An illegal marijuana operation highlights the need for regulatory enforcement reform on tribal land.
Time to Rescue the Rescue Dog Industry?
Rescue dog groups may be exacerbating the very problem they claim to address.
Community Land Trusts Get a California Makeover
California laws may help community land trusts tackle a housing crisis and other issues.
Can Regulators Save Midwestern Beaches?
Historic water levels across the Great Lakes region present state regulators with significant challenges.
Alameda Casts Its Vote for Single-Family Homes
Voters in Alameda, California reject a ballot measure that would have eliminated single-family zoning citywide.
Thirty Years Later, Still Fighting Over the ADA
The United States has failed to realize the ADA’s potential to impact the rights of people with disabilities.
Using VSLs in State and Local COVID-19 Policy
VSLs can serve as a foundational tool for policymakers at all levels of governance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.